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Even though I have 2 older daughters, watching my 9-month-old’s curiosity, determination and delight in learning about the world around him is one of my favorite parts of parenting right now.  Whether it’s pulling up to stand, learning how to play fetch with our pet dog (yes, he’s learning how to grab and “throw” the […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know a lot of focus is on helping kids make better choices so that we raise respectful humans and I love this.  But we also need to balance these conversations with holding ourselves accountable & shining a light on the ways in which we […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know it’s tempting to fall back on shouting at our kids to hurry when we’re in a rush. But it often just leads to more dawdling because now they feel pressured and can sense our impatience. Here’s what to say instead! 1. Say […]

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With the holidays fast approaching and Thanksgiving around the corner, you might be wondering when and how to teach kids about the true history behind Thanksgiving. Read on to learn more.

You’ve been trying all the latest tips and tricks for tantrums, but it seems to make your toddler angrier. In this blog, I break down the common reasons and what to do and say during your toddler or preschooler’s tantrums.

I think one of the biggest parenting triggers is whining. Whining makes it hard to think clearly and step into our best selves. Let me share with you why kids whine, what to say when your child whines, and how to stop kids from whining.

Deciding whether or not to tell the truth about Santa is tough. And deciding HOW to tell kids about Santa and how to respond to their question is even tougher. Let me tell you about my approach and much more.

When we’re frustrated with our kids, we tend to move like everythings an emergency. In this blog, I’ll share exactly what to say in the moment when you’re feeling frustrated in front of your kids.

A quick story time about morning impatience, rush, and stress to show how I used my power of awareness to harness more patience and calm.